Mysterious synonyms

Discreet, delphic, cloak-and-dagger, and covert are all synonyms for mysterious. Clear and obvious are antonyms of mysterious. And here are 50 another word for mysterious.

Another word for mysterious

1. puzzling

Delphic, arcane, baffling, bewildering, bizarre, concealed, confusing, cryptic, curious, dark, esoteric, funny, hidden, impenetrable, incomprehensible, inexplicable, insoluble, mystifying, obscure, occult, odd, peculiar, perplexing, puzzling, queer, recondite, secret, sibylline, strange, supernatural, unaccountable, uncanny, unexplainable, unfathomable, weird, and mystical are all synonyms for mysterious.

2. enigmatic

Cloak-and-dagger, covert, discreet, enigmatic, evasive, furtive, inscrutable, non-committal, reticent, secretive, sphinxlike, surreptitious, and black are all another word for mysterious.

Mysterious synonym statistics

Mysterious synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 4, 14, and 16 letters and 3 synonyms with 5, 10, and 13 letters. 5 synonyms with 6, and 12 letters and 9 synonyms with 7 letters.

6 synonyms with 8 letters and 7 synonyms with 9 letters. 2 synonyms with 11 letters. For a total of 47 another word for mysterious.

Mysterious sentences

The forest held a mysterious aura.

She received a mysterious letter today.

He told a mysterious old story.

There was a mysterious noise outside.

Related Words for mysterious

  1. Intertwined
    • Synonyms: Interwoven, entangled
    • Opposites: separated, untangled
    • Part of speech: verb
  2. Intertwine
    • Synonyms: entwine, interweave
    • Opposites: separate, untangle
    • Part of speech: verb
  3. Notorious
    • Synonyms: infamous, of ill repute
    • Opposites: unknown, anonymous, faceless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  4. Altered
    • Synonyms: Changed, modified
    • Opposites: unchanged, unaltered.
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Alter
    • Synonyms: change, make changes to
    • Opposites: preserve, stay the same
    • Part of speech: verb
  6. Indigenous
    • Synonyms: native, endemic
    • Opposites: non-native, introduced, imported
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Previously
    • Synonyms: formerly, earlier
    • Opposites: after, as a result of
    • Part of speech: adverb
  8. Heritage
    • Synonyms: inheritance, birthright
    • Opposites: dispossession, loss
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Parameter
    • Synonyms: Criterion, factor
    • Opposites: outlier, exception
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Afterwards
    • Synonyms: later, later on
    • Opposites: before, previously
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Sinister
    • Synonyms: menacing, threatening
    • Opposites: benevolent, kind
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Eerie
    • Synonyms: uncanny, sinister
    • Opposites: normal, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Systematic
    • Synonyms: structured, methodical
    • Opposites: disorganized, chaotic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Mesmerizing
    • Synonyms: Captivating, enchanting
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Terrifying
    • Synonyms: Horrifying, frightening
    • Opposites: comforting, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Terrify
    • Synonyms: petrified, scared stiff
    • Opposites: confident, unafraid
    • Part of speech: verb
  18. Warrior
    • Synonyms: fighter, soldier
    • Opposites: pacifist, coward
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Center
    • Synonyms: Middle, core
    • Opposites: edge, outskirts
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Steady
    • Synonyms: stable, balanced
    • Opposites: unstable, loose, shaky
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Masterpiece
    • Synonyms: triumph, coup
    • Opposites: failure, mediocrity
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Malicious
    • Synonyms: spiteful, malevolent
    • Opposites: benevolent, kindhearted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Gathering
    • Synonyms: assembly, meeting
    • Opposites: scattering, dispersing
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Water
    • Synonyms: sea, ocean
    • Opposites: dry out, parch
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Bitter
    • Synonyms: sharp, acid
    • Opposites: magnanimous, content
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Enter
    • Synonyms: go in/into, come in/into
    • Opposites: leave, scratch
    • Part of speech: verb
  28. Xeric
    • Synonyms: Arid, dry
    • Opposites: mesic, humid.
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Tedious
    • Synonyms: boring, monotonous
    • Opposites: exciting, interesting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Series
    • Synonyms: sequence, succession
    • Opposites: single, one-time
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Ominous
    • Synonyms: threatening, menacing
    • Opposites: promising, auspicious, propitious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Oblivious
    • Synonyms: unaware, unconscious
    • Opposites: aware, conscious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Conscious
    • Synonyms: aware, awake
    • Opposites: unconscious, unaware
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Steal
    • Synonyms: purloin, thieve
    • Opposites: give, donate
    • Part of speech: verb
  35. Inferior
    • Synonyms: lower in status, lesser
    • Opposites: superior, senior
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Prestigious
    • Synonyms: reputable, distinguished
    • Opposites: disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Monster
    • Synonyms: fabulous creature, mythical creature
    • Opposites: angel, hero
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Entertainment
    • Synonyms: amusement, pleasure
    • Opposites: boredom, drudgery
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Prosperity
    • Synonyms: wealth, success
    • Opposites: hardship, failure
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Long term
    • Synonyms: Prolonged, extended
    • Opposites: short term, immediate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Prior
    • Synonyms: earlier, previous
    • Opposites: later, subsequent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Step
    • Synonyms: pace, footstep
    • Opposites: stand still, remain
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Later
    • Synonyms: Afterwards, subsequently
    • Opposites: earlier, beforehand
    • Part of speech: adverb
  44. After all
    • Synonyms: most importantly, above all
    • Opposites: in spite of, despite that
    • Part of speech: adverb
  45. Criterion
    • Synonyms: basis, point of reference
    • Opposites: guess, conjecture
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Rigorous
    • Synonyms: meticulous, punctilious
    • Opposites: lenient, lax
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Spontaneous
    • Synonyms: unforced, voluntary
    • Opposites: planned, forced, calculated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Meticulous
    • Synonyms: careful, conscientious
    • Opposites: careless, sloppy, slapdash
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Period
    • Synonyms: time, spell
    • Opposites: continuation, interruption
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Matter
    • Synonyms: affair, business
    • Opposites: void, nothingness
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Cautious
    • Synonyms: careful, wary
    • Opposites: incautious, reckless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Derive
    • Synonyms: obtain, get
    • Opposites: dissociate, detach
    • Part of speech: verb
  53. Derived
    • Synonyms: Obtained, extracted
    • Opposites: original, unrelated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Stereotype
    • Synonyms: standard/conventional image, received idea
    • Opposites: unconventional, original, fresh
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Characterize
    • Synonyms: distinguish, make distinctive
    • Opposites: obscure, misrepresent
    • Part of speech: verb